Flag Football

Flag football is a fun and safe version of American football. Instead of tackling, players pull a flag from the ball carrier's belt to stop a play. It is a great way for kids to learn football skills.

How to Play

Flag football follows many of the same rules as regular football. Teams try to move the ball down the field and score touchdowns. The quarterback throws the ball to receivers who try to catch it and run.

The big difference is that there is no tackling. Each player wears a belt with flags hanging from it. To stop the ball carrier, you have to grab one of their flags. This makes the game much safer.

A Growing Sport

Flag football is one of the fastest-growing youth sports. Many parents like it because there is less chance of getting hurt. Kids still get to throw, catch, and run, just without the hard hits.

Flag football will be part of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Both men and women will compete. This shows that flag football is not just for practice anymore. It is a real sport that people take seriously.

Fun Facts

• Flag football was first played on military bases in the 1940s.
• Flag football will make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.
• The NFL runs a huge flag football program for kids called NFL Flag.

Did You Know?

Flag football will be in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, making it the newest Olympic team sport!